New Mexico State University announces its 2013 football recruiting class

New Mexico State University has announced its 2013 football recruiting class.

Tre Wilcoxen, DB, 6-1, 190, Inglewood, Calif. (Inglewood HS)

High School: Wilcoxen played safety and running back for four seasons at Inglewood High School. As a senior, Wilcoxen was first team all-area and first team all-league in the Ocean League. He had 121 tackles, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his senior season. He also made four interceptions and broke up 12 passes. Wilcoxen was named an all-league member in the Citrus Belt League and CalHi sports all-state underclassmen in his junior season in 2011. He had 79 tackles and caused three fumbles during his junior season and helped his team get to the second round in the league championship bracket.

James Ooten, ATH, 6-3, 175, Perris, Calif. (Citrus Hill HS)

High School: Ooten played two seasons on varsity for Citrus Hill High School at wide receiver and defensive back. In his senior season, Ooten was named first team all-league and most improved player. On the season he caught 30 passes for 700 yards and scored nine touchdowns and helped his team claim the CIF League Championship. On defense, Ooten intercepted two passes, recovered three fumbles, forced one fumble and scored two defensive touchdowns. In his junior season, Ooten caught seven passes for 98 and scored one touchdown.

Greg Clark, WR, 6-0, 172, Harbor City, Calif. (Narbonne HS)

High School: Clark attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, Calif., where he played wide receiver for the Gauchos. In his senior season, Clark helped his team to a 14-1 record with their only loss coming in the state championship game. On the season, Clark caught 42 passes for 814 yards and five touchdowns. He had 19.38 yards per reception in his senior season and had 54.3 receiving yards per game.

Andre Thompson, LB, 6-2, 205, Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite HS)

High School: Thompson played linebacker for the West Mesquite Wranglers. As a senior, Thompson helped his team to an 8-3 overall record and a 6-1 record in league play. He recorded 55 tackles that season, including 7.5 sacks, an interception, a pass break-up, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Thompson was named an all-League selection and all-District pick. During his junior year, Thompson tallied 60 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three pass break-ups and a blocked field goal, helping the Wranglers to a 5-6 overall record and a 5-3 league mark.

High School: Morehead played football all four years of high school at Justin F. Kimball at wide receiver and defensive end. In his senior season, Morehead was named first team all-area and a first team all-district member. He caught 48 passes for 846 yards and scored 10 touchdowns as a senior and helped his team win their third straight district championship. In Morehead’s junior season he caught 34 passes for 746 yards and 11 touchdowns and helped the team win a second district championship in two years.

Brandon Hines, LB, 6-1, 187, Dallas, Texas (Justin F. Kimball HS)

High School: Hines played linebacker for Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas. He helped his team to four straight district championships. He earned numerous awards including first team all-District, first team all-State and 11-4A most valuable player. He ranked as the No. 58 linebacker in the country. As a senior, Hines recorded 130 tackles, seven sacks, 12 tackles for a loss and two interceptions. During his junior season, Hines tallied 95 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two interceptions.

San Bernardino Valley: James-Eakins played two seasons at San Bernardino Valley College at defensive end. He was named a second team all-conference pick each season. As a sophomore, James-Eakins played in nine games helping his team to a 6-4 record and a third place finish in conference. He recorded 52 tackles and nine sacks on the season. James-Eakins also recorded 10 tackles for a loss and a fumble recovery.

High School: James Eakins played both offensive and defensive line for the Granite High School Cougars. During his senior year, James-Eakins recorded 51 tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery. He was named an all-CIF selection.

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